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Kalistani Trade Delegation travels to Indrala
Following lifting of Munitions restrictions, Republic seeks to improve trade ties with Anantonese Neighbor
Tian An, Indrala
April 19, 5108


Kalistani Trade Reps meet with Indralan Counterparts in initial trade talks

Informal discussions over trade over the previous three years between Kalistan and Indrala have led to a formal trade delegation to Indrala from the Republic. More than half a dozen representatives from the Ministry of Trade met with counterparts in Indrala to discuss opportunities for deeper trade relations between the two Anantonese Nations.

"Part of Kalistan's overall strategy is to generally improve our relationship with our neighbors," said delegation leader Felix Carson, Assistant Minister for Trade for South Seleya. "While our two economies overlap in several ways, there are a number of things that Indrala possess a comparative advantage in over Kalistan which would be cheaper for us to import than to attempt to produce ourselves."

Minister Carson said that Indrala possesses a number of very highly valuable consumer goods that Kalistani's tend to prefer. "There is a widespread preference for Indralan brands of food, for example," said Carson. "Indralan cuisine is enjoyed in Suldanor, for example, and a formal trade relationship with Indrala would allow us to reliably supply genuine foods for consumers who prefer them." Carson also talked about sourcing various items like plastics which Indrala produces. "If we were to bulk import Indralan Plastics, we could continue to supply the market for plastic in Kalistan, while cutting our own petroleum production even further than we do now."

Kalistan also expressed some interest in Indralan technology and luxury items. "We have been watching the development of the Indralan High Speed rail system, and it might be of some interest to cooperatively develop a maglift train system of our own at some point. If we decide to go that route, Indralan technical assistance could be invaluable."

The talks lasted for three days and several agreements were reached to begin clearing barriers to trade between the two nations. Kalistani representatives called it a "win all around" and declared the meetings a success.